Job Description

The responsibilities of the position include developing farm based livelihood strategies, creating awareness,capacity building, field demonstrations, and grooming the project team. Establishment of market linkages and promotion of sustainable livelihoods

1 Work closely with the team in developing program strategies that enhance a agriculture and horticulture based livelihoods.
2 Provide technical knowledge on pre and post-harvest technologies and develop POPs for specified crops.
3 Develop partnerships with government/private sector/technical institutions on various aspects like capacity building of various stakeholders (community cadre, entrepreneurs), market support, technical assistance, technology
support, enterprise management etc.
4 Develop Annual Work Plan to achieve project KPIs.
5 Develop training modules and train the farmers on PoP.
6 Support the stakeholders in enhancing their capacities by periodically involving the expertise of reputed institutions
7 Work towards convergence of all applicable government schemes for benefiting the tribal community towards achieving the project objectives.
8 Regular monitoring of activities to achieve the quality and timeliness of desired outcomes in the assigned area.
9 Process documentation and verification of the case studies and impact of the interventions.
10 Coordinate and guide the field team in effectively piloting interventions,
towards scaling up across identified regions.
11 Submission of plans and reports periodically.
12 Represent Vijayavahini Charitable foundation in professional events.
13 Any other tasks assigned by the organization lead based on project demand.

Job Specifications:

Knowledge & Skills:

• Good negotiation and influencing skills supported by excellent communication skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills in English;
• Computer proficiency with specific familiarity with commonly used Windows and MS Office software;
• Problem-Solving skills and curiosity to learn new things
• Knowledge of Telugu is good to have;
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment with strong facilitation skills, and ability to analyse reports, and plan and monitor projects.
• Ability to make effective use of resources and comparative advantage to strengthen programs and partnerships with government.

Competencies:
Essential:
• Deciding and initiating action
• Planning and organizing
• Adhering to principles and values

Desirable:
• Experience in working with the following crops would be preferred:
o Turmeric, pepper, coffee, cashew and paddy.

Experience:
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Agri extension/research with a reputed organization.

Qualifications:
• Post-Graduation in Agri/Horticulture.

 

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